Bayern Munich Forward Julian Green Commits International Future to U.S. National Team Program

Bayern Munich forward Julian Green trained with the U.S. National Team in Frankfurt, Germany, before the USA's match against Ukraine on Feb. 5.

MNTMar 18, 2014

CHICAGO (March 18, 2014) – Bayern Munich forward Julian Green has chosen to represent the United States in international competition and has applied for a
one-time change of association to FIFA. The process is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

“We are absolutely thrilled that Julian has chosen to be a part of the U.S. National Team Programs,” said U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. “As we have
said, he is a very special talent. We wanted him to feel comfortable with our program and listen to his heart when making this decision. I personally want
to thank Kalle Rummenigge and everyone at Bayern Munich for their support through this process. He is an exciting player with a tremendously bright
future.”

Born in Tampa, Fla., the 18-year-old Green is a dual citizen of the United States and Germany. He has been a part of a U.S. U-18 camp, and most recently
spent two days with the Men’s National Team in March prior to the friendly against Ukraine. Because he played for Germany in an official competition - a
qualifier for the U-19 European Championship - the one-time change application was required.

“Obviously this was a big decision, and I spent a long time discussing it with my family,” said Green. “I was born in Florida and my father still lives
there, so I have deep roots in the U.S. I’m very proud to be representing the United States.”

“A big part of the decision was the experience I had in Frankfurt. All the players were super nice and welcomed me from the beginning. Clint Dempsey gave
me a jersey with my name on it, and the way they supported me gave me a lot of belief. The coaches have shown a lot of trust in me, and now I hope to do
everything I can to earn a spot on the World Cup roster.”

Green has been invited to participate in the training camp leading up to the game against Mexico.

Per FIFA rules, once a change of association has been filed, a player cannot represent either association until the process is complete.